Akbar issued a Farman in 1598 permitting in the city of Cambay (Khamba

Akbar issued a Farman in 1598 permitting in the city of Cambay (Khambat), Gujarat, the construction of a

Temple

Church

Synagogue

Jain Upashraya

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The correct option is D) Jain Upashraya.

Historical records indicate that the Mughal Emperor Akbar, known for his policy of Sulh-i-kul (peace with all), showed respect towards various religions, including Jainism. In 1598, during his visit to Cambay (Khambat) in Gujarat, he issued a Farman (royal decree) permitting the Jains to construct a Jain Upashraya, which is a rest house or monastery for Jain monks and ascetics.

Akbar had interactions with Jain scholars like Hiravijaya Suri and Jinchandra Suri. Granting permission for the construction of a Jain Upashraya was an example of his religious tolerance and patronage towards different religious communities. Cambay was an important port city at the time, with a significant Jain merchant community.

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